Diane Harding Named Commercial Lender with Community Bank of the Chesapeake

Waldorf, Maryland, June 23, 2015 — Community Bank of the Chesapeake has announced the appointment of Diane Harding to Commercial Loan Officer with Community Bank of the Chesapeake. In her new role, Ms. Harding will work to develop new and existing relationships with commercial customers in St. Mary’s County.

“We are very pleased to welcome Diane to our lending staff,” said Greg Cockerham, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer with Community Bank of the Chesapeake. “Since joining the bank, she has proven her commitment to exceeding the expectations of each and every customer she serves. She has been a great asset to us in the area of cash management, and I know she will bring her many skills and dedication to her new role as a lender.”

Ms. Harding joined Community Bank of the Chesapeake in 2013. As a Cash Management Representative, she served the business community by providing products, services and training to help customers achieve their financial goals. Her career in the financial industry spans over 10 years, and in addition to cash management, she has also held positions in branch management and tax preparation. Ms. Harding is an active member of her community and is involved with several local organizations including the St. Mary’s Commission on Aging and the networking group Today’s Connected Woman.

Headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland, Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a full-service commercial bank, with assets over $1 billion. Through its 12 banking centers and five dedicated commercial lending centers, Community Bank of the Chesapeake offers a broad range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses. Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Community Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: TCFC).